AMC Receives Funding for Careers in Ag Mobile Skills Lab

Apr 25, 2024

REGINA, Sask. – Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) announced a significant investment of $300,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan toward the creation of a cutting-edge mobile skills lab aimed at promoting careers in agriculture and agricultural equipment manufacturing.

The innovative mobile skills lab, made possible by this funding, will traverse Saskatchewan visiting schools, career fairs, trade shows, and communities to showcase the exciting career opportunities available in the industry. Utilizing virtual reality technology and other educational tools across multiple experiential learning stations, individuals will have the unique opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the experience of a career in this dynamic industry.

“Agricultural manufacturers play an important role in driving our provincial economy and employ people in communities across Saskatchewan,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Immigration and Career Training. “Saskatchewan is a leader in innovative agriculture and this investment ensures that agricultural equipment manufacturers will continue to attract the talent needed to support their growth.”

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Watch until the end to discover how sunflower farming connects farmers, machines, factories, food production, and sustainable agriculture.